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The Groundbreaking Science of Water Fasting w/ Valter Longo | EP #78

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Dec 21, 2023
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Valter Longo
Valter Longo, a renowned biogerontologist and expert on longevity, shares his groundbreaking research on fasting and its potential to enhance health and extend lifespan. He discusses the fasting-mimicking diet and its benefits, including cellular rejuvenation through autophagy. The conversation dives into personalized nutrition strategies, contrasting water fasting with a diet that preserves muscle health. Valter also touches on the five pillars of longevity and how dietary practices can combat age-related diseases, promising a transformative approach to wellness.
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ANECDOTE

Biosphere 2 Influence

  • Valter Longo's mentor, Roy Walford, studied calorie restriction's effects on longevity.
  • Walford participated in Biosphere 2, a two-year sealed environment experiment, impacting Longo's research.
ADVICE

FMD vs. Calorie Restriction

  • Calorie restriction can extend lifespan, but it is difficult to maintain long-term.
  • The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) offers similar benefits with greater feasibility.
INSIGHT

Autophagy and FMD

  • Autophagy, the body's self-eating process, requires around three to five days of fasting to trigger significant organ shrinkage.
  • The FMD achieves this duration, initiating repair and regeneration processes.
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